Cheese recipes

Rich chocolate cheesecake with a chocolate wafer crust, melted semi-sweet chocolate folded into the filling, and a tangy sour cream topping. A dense, slice-with-a-warm-knife dessert.

One-pot Italian rice cooked in tomato juice with artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives finished with Parmesan for a flavorful Mediterranean side dish.

Tortillas stuffed with cheese, ham, and sweet bell peppers covered in a savory mixture of eggs and salsa are allowed to mingle overnight, like a Mexican French toast. Easy to prepare and just pop it into the oven in the morning with your feet up, sipping a coffee.

Passover cheesecake with a chocolate macaroon crust, creamy lemon-brightened filling studded with Brazil nuts, and a vanilla sour cream glaze. Flourless and fully kosher for the holiday table.

Baked ziti casserole with broccoli, mushrooms, and walnuts in a homemade Parmesan-cheddar cream sauce. A make-ahead vegetarian pasta bake the whole family will love.

Savory rice pancakes with Parmesan cheese and scallions folded into a simple batter with leftover cooked rice. A clever way to use day-old rice for breakfast or dinner.

Pounded chicken breasts stuffed with fresh basil and Roma tomatoes, coated in Parmesan breadcrumbs, and pan-fried golden. Served on a bed of peppery radicchio and watercress tossed in vinaigrette.

Layers of tender broccoli, chicken breast, and melty Velveeta smothered in creamy mushroom soup, topped with crunchy water chestnuts and golden fried onion rings. Retro casserole comfort at its finest.

Vegetarian blue cornmeal cabbage rolls with scallions, corn, and herbs in tomato sauce, topped with melted cheese for a Southwestern twist.

Spicy buffalo chicken dip loaded with cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and hot sauce that simmers in the crockpot until melted and bubbly. Serve with chips or celery for game day crowds.

A healthy alternative to the delicious pasta dish everyone loves.

Italian-style quiche with crumbled smoked sausage, ricotta, and grated parmesan baked into a creamy egg custard. Five ingredients and no cream or milk needed in the filling.

This succulent and tantalizing dish is fun for the whole family to make and enjoy!

No-bake peanut butter pie with extra-crunchy peanut butter, cream cheese, and whipped topping in a graham cracker or chocolate crumb crust. Crushed peanuts on top for double-crunch.

Baked cheesecake with a cinnamon graham cracker crust, lemon-scented cream cheese filling, sour cream topping, and cherry-blueberry garnish. Freezer-friendly.

Easy meatloaf with ground beef, oatmeal, American cheese, tomatoes, and celery salt. Mix, pack, bake. Three steps and dinner is done.